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Site Assistant / Receptionist

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.  

We are currently looking for a Site Assistant / Receptionist  to join our friendly team at Dunbar Cement Plant.  

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

In the role of Site Assistant / Receptionist you will be responsible for: 

  • Front of house for the site – first point of contact for Dunbar, welcoming visitors to the site and conducting basic checks 
  • Ensuring appropriate sign-in and induction for all visitors and compliance with site Security procedures. 
  • Providing PA support to the Plant Manager – letters, travel, arranging meetings and expenses 
  • General office administration and support for site management. 
  • Supporting with administration of projects and initiatives 
  • Providing ad hoc support to the Senior Team and wider site as required 
  • Contributing to the Health and Safety culture onsite including being an ambassador for the initiatives 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Site Assistant / Receptionist will have experience in a similar role as well as experience of: 

  • General administration experience
  • Proven experience supporting a Senior Manager
  • Knowledge of a fast moving working environment – ideally industrial (desirable)
  • Excellent IT skills (MS Office and other relevant site systems)
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.  
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills 
  • Strong communication skills 
  • Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills 
  • Accurate and precise with strong attention to detail. 
  • Able to demonstrate good report writing skills, in a clear and concise way. 
  • Ability to prioritise, make decisions and propose actions 
  • Accuracy in data input. 

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
  • Access to join our Employee Communities ( employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+ , Parents & carers, Ability , Wellbeing,  Female voice and menopause
  • Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Tarmac Trading Limited

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